New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S03844

Introduced
1/30/25  

Caption

Requires that any disposition of land or buildings by the New York City Housing Authority be subject to and comply with the provisions of New York City's Uniform Land Use Review Procedure.

Summary

This bill would require that any sale, lease, transfer, or other disposition of land or buildings by the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) be reviewed under New York City’s Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP). In practical terms, before NYCHA could dispose of property, the proposal would have to go through the city’s public land-use review process, which includes community board review, borough president input, City Planning Commission consideration, and City Council action. The bill is framed as the “NYCHA real property public review act.” The measure does not change the underlying federal requirement in section 18 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937, but it adds a state-law requirement that NYCHA comply with ULURP as well. Its effect would be to increase public scrutiny and local government oversight of NYCHA property dispositions, potentially slowing or complicating transactions involving housing developments, vacant land, or other real estate assets controlled by the authority.

Impact

The bill would amend the legal framework governing NYCHA property dispositions by layering New York City’s ULURP process onto existing federal housing-law requirements. It would affect NYCHA, city land-use bodies, community boards, the City Council, and residents or tenant groups interested in proposed property transfers. By making ULURP mandatory for these dispositions, the bill would likely expand public participation and review before NYCHA can dispose of real property.

Sentiment

No committee transcript or vote record is provided, so there is no recorded debate or formal vote sentiment to assess. Based on the bill text alone, the measure appears to be driven by a pro-transparency, pro-public-review approach to NYCHA land decisions. The overall tone of the proposal suggests support for greater community oversight rather than opposition to property disposition itself.

Contention

The main point of contention is likely to be whether requiring ULURP for NYCHA dispositions would protect public accountability or instead create delays and administrative burdens that could hinder NYCHA’s ability to manage its portfolio and pursue redevelopment or financing strategies. Supporters would likely emphasize community input, transparency, and protection of public assets, while critics may argue that the added review process could reduce flexibility and slow urgently needed housing-related transactions. No specific individuals or groups are identified in the provided materials, but the likely stakeholders include NYCHA leadership, tenant advocates, local elected officials, and neighborhood residents.

Companion Bills

NY A01536

Same As Requires that any disposition of land or buildings by the New York City Housing Authority be subject to and comply with the provisions of New York City's Uniform Land Use Review Procedure.

Previously Filed As

NY S09691

Requires that any disposition of land or buildings by the New York City Housing Authority be subject to and comply with the provisions of New York City's Uniform Land Use Review Procedure.

NY A01123

Requires that any disposition of land or buildings by the New York City Housing Authority be subject to and comply with the provisions of New York City's Uniform Land Use Review Procedure.

NY S02476

Requires that any disposition of land or buildings by the New York City Housing Authority be subject to and comply with the provisions of New York City's Uniform Land Use Review Procedure.

NY S02480

Requires that any disposition of land or buildings by the New York City Housing Authority be subject to and comply with the provisions of New York City's Uniform Land Use Review Procedure.

NY A01536

Requires that any disposition of land or buildings by the New York City Housing Authority be subject to and comply with the provisions of New York City's Uniform Land Use Review Procedure.

NY S03857

Requires that any disposition of land or buildings by the New York City Housing Authority be subject to and comply with the provisions of New York City's Uniform Land Use Review Procedure.

NY S07441

Requires compliance with the uniform land use review procedure for the disposition of school property in New York city.

NY S09696

Requires compliance with the uniform land use review procedure for the disposition of school property in New York city.

NY S09025

Allows the city of New York to convey the Amity Little League Baseball Complex to the Amity Little League, Inc. for a period of forty years; subjects the conveyance to the provisions of the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure.

NY S03303

Requires compliance with the uniform land use review procedure for the disposition of school property in New York city.

Similar Bills

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